Medical tube harness

Abstract

A medical tube harness that a subject wears to organize, orient and support medical tubes and reduce the potential for unintentional tugging, kinking, and / or dislodging of the tubes as they extend from a subject's internal cavities, organs, orifices and / or anchor sites on the subject. The harness can improve patient comfort and safety, and can provide multiple locations for strategic tube placement.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a harness for organizing and supporting components on a subject, and more particularly to a tube harness that supports and organizes medical tubes associated with a subject.[0002]There are a variety of surgical procedures and other treatments that result in or require the installation of medical tubes to assist in bodily functions. For example, medical tubes can be used for various functions, such as blood circulation, cardiovascular support, intravenous administration of drugs and / or the drainage of fluids from the body of the subject. Typically, medical tubes are anchored to an exit location on a subject's skin so that the tube does not dislodge from the skin or an internal organ.[0003]An issue with medical tubes, however, is that they can inadvertently be tugged or pulled, which in turn stresses the anchor site of the tubes and the tubes' connections to internal organs. In some cases, tugging or movement of the tub...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a tube harness that helps organize and support medical tubes in a way that makes treatment easier and more secure. The harness includes a tube guide with a curved channel that allows the tubes to be redirected without kinking or moving around. The guide also has a friction component that prevents the tubes from sliding out of the guide. This helps keep the tubes in place and reduces the risk of complications during treatment. Overall, the harness provides a versatile and effective solution for managing medical tubes in a safe and organized way.

Problems solved by technology

An issue with medical tubes, however, is that they can inadvertently be tugged or pulled, which in turn stresses the anchor site of the tubes and the tubes' connections to internal organs.

In some cases, tugging or movement of the tubes at the anchor site can result in infection at the site, or great bodily harm to the subject if a tube is associated with sustained cardiac function.

Consequently, there exists a risk of tug trauma at the anchor site of the medical tubes, as well as to the organ to which the tubes are connected.

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